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Newspaper

Elizabeth Daily Journal

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

8

Time limit restoration debate at Baltimore conference

Delegates discuss restoring time limits for pastorates at the General Conference session in Baltimore. Memorials urge fixed terms of three to five years, with history noting earlier limits and conflicts between lay leaders and pastors. The itinerancy committee will report to the General Conference. The presiding elders election process and potential union with the Methodist Protestant Church are also debated themes.

General Conference Prem

European Methodism Expands as Converts Surge

A speaker reported four years of evangelization in Europe adding about 68,000 converts and 85,448 in Sunday school enrollment with 6,777 more scholars and teachers. Germany was highlighted as a growing mission field, while Russia was forecast as the next major religious awakening.

Methodist Churches of Europe Schdola Burt Germany Russia

Party in Honor of Christening at 28 Spring Street

A Saturday evening reception honored the christening of Clif Lutz, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Luta, at their home 28 Spring Street. Guests from Brooklyn and Trenton attended. music by the Peerless Orchestra of Elizabeth accompanied dancing and vocal numbers.

Clif Lutz J. Luta Spring Street Elizabeth Manterine Seehober Miller Whifer V, Miller Mathews Brooklyn Mrn Trenton Clarion Rapeer Veaaley “Ailley Anne Prince Cfons Berryman Baonne H. ‘Caden Rath Rochester Salon Mit Mss Bart V. Lanm Crotter Eas Peter I. Dacklin P. x Hildertioff Kiet Keller

Voices of Nature Concert by Fulton Street Church Pupils

A children's entertainment at Fulton Street M E Church tomorrow features about forty Sunday School pupils presenting Voices of Nature. The program, with music and songs by Sa, spans five scenes showing flowers, birds, frogs and humans, ending with a good night chorus. An audience is expected at 7 30 sharp for the lively concert and fair.

Fulton Street M. E. Charch

Nutley Women Lawyer Speaks On New Jersey Legislation

Elizabeth Mary Mies Alward, a Nutley woman and lawyer, lectured to the Nutley Auxiliary of the Woman’s Club yesterday afternoon. Her talk titled Corporation and Railroad Legislation in New Jersey closed three years of study on New Jersey history, outlining the state’s liberal corporate history and railroad laws. A large audience attended the drawing room event at Mrs Henry W Goodrich’s residence, followed by a reception hosted by the executive committee and guests including members of the Friday Afternoon Club and Nutley teachers.

Mies Mary FE. Alward Womania Fuhtie School Nutley Henry. W. Goodrich Mise Alward New Jersey Acre Tooma Mra Goodrich J. Stuart Brown Charles A George B. Philhower Te C. Lambert Afbrngon Chuir

Proclamation Sought for Flag Day Observance

Mayor considers a request from the American Flag Association to issue a city proclamation for Flag Day June 14 24. The group suggests June 15 if the 14th falls on a Sunday and urges school observances with flag ceremonies and a pledge of allegiance to the United States.

Ryan American Flag Association

The Pilgrim Fathers Cantata To Be Repeated

A damaged report notes the cantata The Pilgrim Fathers was well received and will be repeated Thursday evening April 30 despite adverse circumstances. Strong chorus, ensemble singing, and the performance drew praise from attendees.

Real hero of Dr yrun Town and Brody's Tales North

Fragmented lines mention Dr yrun Town and Brody's Tales North with references to American Fights and the Nes Perces Chief Joseph. The garbled text hints at a biographical note praising wisdom, restraint, and reputation, citing a McClord Company publication and offering archaic proverbs about truth, names, and words.

Yrun Brody McClord Company Joseph Nes Perces Windom

Shaw's Getting Married Draws Critics Fire at Market

The play Shaw wrote apparently to provoke critics opened yesterday at the Jaymarket. Audiences praised the production for its wit and stagecraft while critics remained divided, reflecting a lively clash between author and reviewer.

Shaw Jaondan Pisa Genge Byrnard Shaw

No Creaky Stairs Cottage Appeal

A Houston Post quip notes two story houses suit many, yet a small cottage without stairs offers charm at 3 A. M. highlighting preference for simple homes.

Houston Post

Bryan's Son-In-Law Defends Against Italian Attacker

Paris reports that Bryan's son-in-law William Leavitt severely beat Italian model Danna after an alleged revenge motive. Danna suffered a fractured skull and scalp injuries with possible long-term danger despite initial hopes of recovery. Police note show of revolver permit after the incident amid claims of prior harassment and attempted knife attack.

Jornal Paris Canna Leavitt William Jentinga Bryan Niady Danna Nerick Sundey

Special Attraction Draws Comstaial Eaters Tomorrow

A fragmentary item notes a forthcoming event described as a special draw at a comstaial eaters venue. It mentions ey seats wa nickel ack and patent finds, with reference to Fopats and attraction to the event.

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